Multiple variations in the axillary arterial tree relevant to plastic surgery: A case report

Magden O., Gocmen-Mas N. N., Caglar B.

International Journal of Morphology, vol.25, no.2, pp.357-361, 2007 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.4067/s0717-95022007000200020
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Morphology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.357-361
  • Keywords: Axillary artery, Common trunk, Serratus anterior branch, Unusual vascular pedicle
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

While dissecting the body of a 59 years old male cadaver we observed "abnormal" branching pattern of the axillary artery and unusual vascular pedicles of the serratus anterior muscle. The serratus anterior branch originated directly first part of the axillary artery as the first branch. The lateral thoracic and thoracodorsal arteries arose together from the third part of the axillary artery as "a lateral thoracic-thoracodorsal" common trunk. The superior thoracic artery was out of the position. The circumflex scapular artery originated directly the third part of the axillary artery. The subscapular artery was not present. © 2007 Sociedad Chilena de Anatomía.